Willow Creek Trailhead
This trailhead is located south of Hoback Junction off of Highway 189. The turnoff for the access road to the trailhead is located just before a large fake moose on the side of the highway. The dirt road leads down to and crosses over the Hoback River, and across open pastures and up to the large grassy parking area. The trailhead has beautiful views of the surrounding peaks including Cream Puff Peak and Beaver Mountain. This is the main access to the Willow Creek Trail System, which has roughly 80 miles of non-motorized backcountry trails, including the Wyoming National Recreation Trail #40480. It is heavily used during the fall hunting season, as well as during the summer months for horseback riding and excellent fishing on Willow Creek. No facilities exist on site although dispersed camping is allowed.Single kiosk with a map. No cellular service available. Trailhead can easily accommodate large trailers.
General Information
Open 24 hours/day
No fees are required for this site
Contact Name: Jackson Ranger District
Contact Phone: 307-739-5500
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.275686
Longitude: -110.646764
Directions
Starting from the Town of Jackson, Wyoming, take US 189 south to Hoback Junction and take a left towards Pinedale, Wyoming. Follow this for several miles until you see Camp Creek Inn on your left. Just past here you will see a large fake moose on your right and a dirt road. Take a right here and follow the dirt road, crossing over the creek and heading towards the Bryan Flats Guard Station. Before reaching the guard station, you’ll see a parking lot on the right with hitching posts. Park here and the trail takes off up the fence line.
Approximate travel details from Jackson, Wyoming: 19 miles. Driving time from Jackson is approximately 30 minutes.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
